A companion to benjamin franklin s book of virtues. Based on sermons he had heard, he prepared a list of thirteen virtues he wished to perfect in himself, and then created a daily personal accountability chart to keep track of how well he had done in practicing those virtues that day. He felt that if he could only obtain the thirteen virtues that you. What good shall i do this day a journal inspired by benjamin franklin motivational journals, gifts about morals chronicle books on. Benjamin franklins chart of virtues virtue s m t w th f s temperance. As he noted in the autobiography of benjamin franklin. A paperback companion to benjamin franklins book of virtues, this little journal provides a place to record your own efforts in becoming a better and more. Benjamin franklin wrote in his memoirs of abold and arduous project of arriving at perfection. Ever since i wrote about ben franklin s virtues and his diary back in 2008, i really wanted something like it for myself and for our readers. Benjamin franklins virtues journal applewood books. Benjamin franklin was a polymath by all accounts, and he didnt get to that point by slacking off.
How keeping a journal leads to a better life the art of focus, the power of accountability, and the value of selfreflection. What good shall i do this day a journal inspired by. In his 1791 autobiography, ben franklin laid out his daily routine. In his autobiography, franklin listed his thirteen virtues as. In his autobiography tp, franklin listed his thirteen virtues as. He was a founding father, a scientist, a writer, and so much more. Benjamin franklins book of virtues books of american wisdom. The ben franklins virtues daily record and journal combines franklins daily schedule with the selfimprovement chart he created for himself as a young man. I made a little book, in which i allotted a page for each of the virtues. At the beginning of each week, he would bring out a fresh form. Lets go through it, see whats useful, and also highlight whats missing.
At the right is the actual form that ben used to track his progress. What good shall i do this day a journal inspired by benjamin franklin motivational journals, gifts about morals. What is worth noting is that franklin decided to concentrate on one virtue at a time. Bullet journal virtues the pursuit of moral perfection.
A paperback companion to benjamin franklin s book of virtues, this little journal provides a place to record your own efforts in becoming a better and more virtuous person. Ben franklin virtue journals are back in stock the art of manliness. I was instantly fascinated and had to try it out for myself. How to make a day planner from a composition book angelab. A companion to benjamin franklin s book of virtues franklin, benjamin on. In 1726, at the age of 20, benjamin franklin created a system to develop his character. Its therefore divided into weeks one for each of franklins virtues with each week containing an agenda and journal section for each day. This is a personal diary inspired by benjamin franklins virtue journal.
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